Here is another theory: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22058923 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22058923 Microsoft was somewhat already vested in C

Here is another theory: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22058923 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22058923 Microsoft was somewhat already vested in Chrome tech before starting, so skill and knowledge was there. I would love to read an official interview though.